The PNCC Potter 120 Hare Scramble returns Aug. 30–31 with two full days of dirt bike, quad and youth racing on a 7.2-mile course near Potter.

The 94th Annual Potter Days celebration is this weekend (Aug. 29-31) with concerts, a parade, fireworks, food and family activities in Potter.

Sterling firefighters put out a vehicle fire early Friday near CR 26 and Edith Avenue. Crews are reminding the public of the dangers of exploding gas struts after one launched during the blaze.

Ogallala police are asking for help identifying the owner of a pit bull involved in a dog bite near the legion baseball field. A $1,000 Crime Stoppers reward is being offered.

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Chase County Saturday. A juvenile was flown to Omaha for advanced care. The crash remains under investigation.

From kids dancing in the street to artists calling Sidney the highlight of their summer, Downtown Sounds became more than music - it became community.

The Morrill County Commissioners will consider August 26 whether to hold a recall election for County Assessor Rose Nelson. She has been serving as the county assessor for about 16 years.

High School seniors in the Panhandle counties have the opportunity to win a scholarship for living a smoke and vape-free life. 

Elmer Omar Pasadas Castro, 29, of California, was arrested August 18 in Cheyenne County by Nebraska State Troopers. He is being held on drug possession and distribution charges.

Authorities have identified the kayaker who drowned at Lake McConaughy this week as 38-year-old Armando Marroquin of Houston, Texas.

The Kimball Police Department revealed this week that their dual-purpose K9 could not pass state certification and is no longer with the department.

A woman was arrested after deputies say she was driving under the influence of drugs in Bridgeport.

Mike Burke will be the guest speaker at "Fraud Day" August 28 at The Elks Lodge in Sidney. Burke has a long history working with various levels of law enforcement, including the Department of Homeland Security.

Kimball Police Department's first K9, Lucy, is officially ready for duty after passing the Nebraska State Certification.

Nebraska Community Foundation and the Sidney And Greater Area Fund encourage to discuss estate planning by supporting organizations that support communities. August is "Make a Will Month."

Alliance police are investigating a fatal shooting and attempted suicide reported late Thursday morning. A woman was killed and a man remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

The Cheyenne County Fair Board is seeking upgrades to the fair grounds facilities. Proposed improvements include the north ticket booth and stairway to the crows nest.

The City Council unanimously approved an almost $200,000 grant in the meeting Tuesday evening to fund a portion of the Clean Harbors Lighthouse Subdivision. 

CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, trains to respond when emergencies happen. Tuesday night, the scenario was finding a missing person.

Garden County authorities are warning residents after a string of burglaries, thefts and trespassing reports. One suspect is in custody, while a second suspect, known as “Anthony Rains,” remains at large.

Kimball's Farmer's Day celebration is coming up September 26th through the 28th. The affair will incorporate several smaller events taking place downtown and around Kimball.

Creek Valley’s Wendy Burgman has been honored with the NSAA Above and Beyond Award for her creativity and dedication as a school bus driver.

The excitement reached a fever-pitch as the curious, gamblers and horse racers met in one place for the opening of the Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack Tuesday.

The 8th Annual Don Dvorak Memorial brought nearly 100 people to Potter for volleyball, cornhole, live music and BBQ, raising funds for scholarships and local programs.

The Scottsbluff Police Department has been granted re-accreditation through January of 2028. The department received the initial accreditation in October of 2022.

After five years in downtown Chappell, The Rusty Bucket Pub and Grub will close Aug. 31. The owner says the business will be listed for sale.

A long-anticipated casino and racetrack is finally open in Western Nebraska, and it promises jobs, tourism and a boost to the local economy.

Kimball's Farmer's Day parade has slowly passed over about 25 miles of once dirt, now paved roads in its 98 year history. Now with the 99th a little more than a month away, participants and spectators can expect to see a few upgrades. 

Saturday marked the 4th annual Bushnell Day celebration as the community was bustling with live music, food and family-fun.

A multi-billion dollar merger is happening between two utility companies who serve Nebraska.

The Cheyenne County Attorney’s Office says Mattea Scheuerman drowned while intoxicated on sleep medication. Investigators have ruled out foul play.

Banisters Leadership Academy is set to open an after school program in Sidney at no cost to the family.

Officials say the kayaker recovered Monday at Lake McConaughy was not wearing a life jacket. An autopsy has been ordered as the investigation continues.

Shelley Bowlin entered the Treasurer's Office in 1985 as a part-time clerk. She is retiring in December as County Treasurer. She is looking forward to time and recreation with her family.

The Pine Bluffs Police Department had a successful first year of their Youth Cadet Program.

Laura Schillereff received the Kimball Health Services Employee of the Month for July.

The wait is over: Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack opens Tuesday in Ogallala with quarter horse racing, live music and a brand-new casino.

A Sterling, Colo., realtor and former law enforcement officer, and county commissioner is introducing a program designed to help public servants in purchasing a home.

The "Guns" team defeated the "Hoses" in the annual Guns vs Hoses softball game August 16 in support of Night of Hope.

A rollover crash in Morrill County sent one woman to the hospital. Deputies are searching for a red car that fled the scene.

Sidney’s Downtown Sounds closed out the summer Friday night with a energetic crowd, live music and food vendors.

Law enforcement, firefighters and First Responders were called to an accident on eastbound I-80 Friday when a truck-trailer went off the south side of the road and collided with trees.

The prairie fields northwest of the Chimney Rock Visitors Center caught the attention of tourists, family and former military as the U.S. Army conducted an airborne operation.

A man accused of making terroristic threats toward people in Minatare was arrested on Thursday.

A juvenile was injured in a rollover crash on a rural Morrill County road Wednesday night. Deputies say seatbelts were worn and speed may have been a factor.

Deaths stemming from domestic abuse are already above last year, only halfway through the year.

City and County officials are showing their support of a proposed interstate route running north and south.

A medical emergency led to a three-vehicle crash in Alliance Thursday, leaving three people injured.

A potential chlorine leak at a Sidney hotel Thursday morning led to a Hazmat response. One person was injured, and the pool remains closed pending inspection.

A Kimball tradition since 1926, Farmer's Day will be celebrated for the 99th time on the last weekend in September.

Sidney Historic Preservation Board member Vicky Loghry addressed the Sidney City Council Tuesday, asking for training of board members, and documentation of historic buildings.

A plea of guilty to second degree murder registered in Scotts Bluff County District Court.

Banner County fire containment took the manpower of several agencies and an air attack. Firefighters left the scene and turned the area back over to the landowner at about 5 p.m. today.

A lot of America saw something glowing in the night sky Tuesday.

The Sidney City Council debated on increasing electricity rates. The council decided 3-1 for staff to study a two-year plan and return with findings at the next council meeting.

KCTS and the Kimball Police Dept. took part in a two part drill today, with the first part testing KCTS staffers and the second part testing Kimball Police officers.

Logan County Road and Bridge will begin work on Logan County Road 79 south of Fleming Monday, August 18. Work is expected to take four to eight weeks.

Six days after closing, eight Wyoming newspapers are back.

Night of Hope Cancer Walk celebrated 25 years supporting local cancer patients. The annual event is held at Legion Park in Sidney with activities for survivors, those remembering and those in support of survivors.

The Sidney Public School District continues moving in a positive direction fiscally, according to Superintendent Andrew Farber.

Six interns spent the summer working at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center working in Dr. Bijesh Maharjan's Soils Lab. Interns are from Sri Lanka, Gambia, Brazil and Bridgeport, Ne.

Hole 3 at the 16th Annual Vince's Corner ABCD Double Blind Golf Tournament earned Dave Auwerda of Keystone a hole-in-one and a new car.

Sidney police are stepping up school zone patrols and reminding drivers: slow down, stay alert, and never pass a stopped school bus. $500 fines apply.

CR161 near Pine Bluffs is back open after a non-injury crash shut it down Monday.